Get to Know About Make 5
Make 5 is a puzzle about merging numbers on a hex grid. You place tiles marked 1 through 4 onto open cells. When three of the same value touch, they combine into the next value. Three 1s make a 2, three 2s make a 3, and so on. When a merge creates a 5, that tile clears and leaves an empty space for later moves. Chain reactions can follow when the new tile finishes another group.
Good play starts with smart spacing. Build clusters near the center to keep options open. Use edges to park awkward tiles that block merges elsewhere. Set up triangles of matching values that can link into larger groups. Try to leave holes where a single placement can finish a chain. Manage the board because the run ends when no valid spot remains.
The scoring system rewards combos and consecutive clears. Making several 5s in one turn increases points faster than single merges. The main play runs without timers. Turns move fast, which fits short sessions. Clear rules help new players start quickly, and planning ahead supports long runs.